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Bank of England Hikes Rates to 4%; Warns Inflation Nears 5%

November 5, 2026

Summary

The Bank of England raised interest rates by a quarter point to 4% for the first time since the Iran war began, with Governor Andrew Bailey warning that inflation is projected to approach 5% next year.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • Bank of England raises interest rates to 4%, the first increase for more than three years
  • Pound hits highest level since its crash after 2016 Brexit vote

Center

  • Bank of England hikes interest rate for the first time since Iran war, warns inflation will near 5%
  • Bank of England Raises Rates for First Time Since Start of Iran War
  • Bailey Says BOE Needs to Limit Impact of Iran War
  • BOE Rate Hike a ‘Big One and Done,” Says BNY’s Yu
  • BOE Hikes Rates, Warns of Rising Inflation

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